Whitefish Facts/Demographics

Land Area

Square Miles

City:

5

Elevation:

3,033 feet

Population

Whitefish:

5,800

Flathead County:

76,178

Median Age:

37.3 years

Average Household Income:

$30,000

Climate:

Min Avg. Temperature

Max Avg. Temperature

Jan

12

28

Apr

31

55

Jul

47

80

Avg. Annual Rainfall:

22.0"

Avg. Annual Snowfall:

75.0"

Average Growing Season:

129 days

Air Quality:

Excellent

Water Quality:

Excellent

Housing

Avg. sale price, non-waterfront residences:

$243,488.000 (avg.)

Units sold in 2002:

307

Average monthly rental

$600

Education

Elementary Schools:

1

Middle School:

1

High School:

1

Shopping

Major Food Retailers:

Yes

Shopping Malls:

Yes

Specialty Shops:

Yes

Restaurants

Fine Dining:

Yes

Casual Dining:

Yes

Cost Of Living:

% of US average

All items

97.5

Food

104.8

Housing

89.9

Utilities

92.2

Transportation

92.0

Health Care

96.6

Miscellaneous

103.5

Transportation

Regional Airport:

Glacier Park International

Major Carriers:

Delta, Northwest, Horizon, Big Sky

Rail Service, Commercial:

Burlington Northern Santa Fe

Rail Service, Passenger:

Amtrak - Whitefish Depot

Taxi:

Yes

Interstate Highway:

No

Cultural & Fine Arts

Museums:

Yes

Galleries:

Yes

Live Theatre:

Yes

Cinemas:

Yes

Accommodations

Hotels/Motels:

Yes

Resorts:

Yes